This year’s most exceptional UK business leaders have been named at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 Grand Final.
The programme, in partnership with Starling Bank, has recognised the UK’s most inspiring entrepreneurial success stories for a decade and developed a community-oriented network of alumni which grows year on year.
The ceremony was held at Grosvenor House in London and saw 1,400 entrepreneurs and colleagues join together to celebrate a collective £2 billion generated in turnover and over 17,000 jobs. 98 entrepreneurs from across the four British nations went home with prizes in categories from Health & Beauty and Sustainability to Family Business and the overall Great British Entrepreneur of the Year Award, which was won by the co-founder of myenergi, Jordan Brompton.
Over the ten years, there have been a number of big names to receive accolades, including Alan and Juliet Barratt of Grenade, Shaun Pulfrey of Tangle Teezer and Diary of a CEO host Steven Bartlett. Many previous winners have gone on to sit on the expert judging panel for the 2022 programme.
The tenth-anniversary awards also included a brand-new category – the John Caudwell Blaze Your Own Trail Award recognises organisations and individuals providing non-traditional routes into employment through apprenticeships, on-job training and work experience placements. The award was added as part of a new partnership between the programme and the Phones4U founder’s charity Caudwell Children.
Great British Entrepreneur Awards founder Francesca James said that the awards’ tenth anniversary was the biggest and best yet:
“Celebrating Britain’s ambitious, driven and inspirational entrepreneurs for a decade has been an honour, and we’ve learnt so much from hearing all of their unique stories and perspectives.
“The extraordinary circumstances of the last few years have tested the resilience of our business communities, and the challenges were enough to give many entrepreneurs an excuse to give up. Instead, our award winners did the opposite and, through ingenuity, innovation, and the ability to adapt, they thrived.
“These challenges certainly haven’t gone away, and the next few years will present new obstacles to overcome – but one only needed to look around the room at our tenth anniversary to see some of the truly special founders and doers, to gain confidence that this snapshot of the economy can go on and adapt again.
“We’d like to congratulate all of our 2022 winners for all of their hard work and achievements – we look forward to following your lead into 2023 and beyond!”
Francesca James , founder Great British Entrepreneur Awards & MD Ideas Forums Ltd
Anne Boden MBE, Founder of Starling Bank, headline partner of the Awards, said: “Entrepreneurs up and down the country across so many different industries have shown just how innovative and resilient they have been in these uncertain times. The awards are a celebration of their success – congratulations to all winners.”
Anne Boden MBE, Founder of Starling Bank.
The Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 Winners:
London & East of England
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Jonny Caplan, Tech Talk Media
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Sam Jones, Gener8
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Chris Forbes & Julie Chen, The Cheeky Panda Ltd
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Lizzie Carter & Hugo Lewis, Only Curls
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Mario Aleppo, FireAway
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Tim Binnington, Manta Hair
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Rutger Bruining, StoryTerrace
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- William Fuller & Ben James, Orbis Exchange Group Ltd
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Charlotte Pearce, Inkpact
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Christian Facey & Wilfrid Obeng, AudioMob
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Rubina Raut, WUKA Ltd
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Ailis Topley, Pott Candles
The John Caudwell Blaze Your Own Trial Award in partnership with Caudwell Children
- Rhotic Media
Midlands
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Daljit Singh, isin
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Kieron Salter, Digital Manufacturing Centre & KW Special Projects
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Lorraine Lewis & Lee Lewis, The Lewis Foundation
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Cherish Reardon & Greg Reardon, Popsy Clothing
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Rosie Ginday, Miss Macaroon
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Sam Cinkir, Este Medical Group Ltd
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Abdul Thadha, Books2Door
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Kai Coombes, TankSpace
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Chris Meah, School of Code
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Vann Vogstad, COHO
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Tracey Voss, Huskaloo
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Kerry & Liam Bilson, Letterbox Love
North East
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Joanna Feeley, Trend Bible
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Adam Jacobs, Bloom Procurement Services
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Sanjay Lobo, onHand
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Hannah Evans, Cake Stories
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Mark Wong, IMPOSSIBREW®
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Nicola Wood, The Wonderful Wig Company
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- James Aspey, ECO Simplified
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Silvia Anghel, Vision Accountants
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Emma Black, Cascade Cash Management
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Laura Hepburn, Greenology (Teesside) Limited
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Sophie Wilson & Charlotte Wilson, YANA Active
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jack Deverson, Evidence Based Education
North West & Yorkshire and the Humber
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Bobby Thandi, XR Games
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Samantha White, Freedom Services Group
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Paul Buck, EPIC Risk Management
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Martin & Gavin Rae, Cloud Nine Hair
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jon Walsh & Dr. Megan Rossi, Bio&Me
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Kevin Yates, TRIB3 International
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Jordan Brompton, myenergi Ltd
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Derry Green, The Secret Garden Glamping
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Michael Hall, MossKind
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Jonny Gould, Itch
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Ian Goodwin, Flexible Energy
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Lucie Grech, The Laser Lounge Media City
Scotland & Northern Ireland
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Samantha Metcalf & Peter Walliker, Mysteries in Time
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Chris Hughes, Present Pal
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Celia Davies, 3 Analytics
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Hilary & Nick Sinclair & Chloe Black, The Edinburgh Butter Co.
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, ACTIPH Water
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Charlie Winton, OK Positive Ltd
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Katrina Hutchinson-O’Neill & Kevin Blair, Join Talent
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Mark Conacher, Liberty Fitting Service Ltd
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Yekemi Otaru & Sarah Downs, Doqaru
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Iain Macphail, IDM Safety Solutions
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Sara Roberts, Healthy Nibbles
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Gregor Sey, Boozy Events
South East
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Charlotte Melia, Dazzle & Fizz
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Simon Marsh, VisionTrack
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Victoria Williams, terptree
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Simmy & Jhai Dhillon, Simmer
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Sian Holt, Fudge Kitchen
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Clare Anderson, Shared Beauty Secrets, Sensory Retreats and Elfland UK
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Ashkan Pitchforth, South Cliff Dental Group
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Siva Kugathas, ServiceMaster AAA
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Davies Roberts & Naomi Roberts, Flare Audio
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Rachael Grimaldi, CardMedic
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Charlotte Morley, thelittleloop
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Gabrielle Bourret-Sicotte, Greenr Technologies Ltd
South West
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Chris Shaw & Carla Shaw, Atom Studio Ltd
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Kelli Fairbrother & Mark Chaplin, xigxag
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Philip Holmes, Pipal Tree
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Matt Dyson & Nick Webb, Rockit
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Robert Jebb, Little Bobby Jebb Foods Ltd
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Hannah Saunders, Toddle
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Jelte Liebrand, Savvy Navvy
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Charlie Low & Dale Comley, Climbingvan Ltd
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Cat Dodd, Doddl
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Laura Ward, EXEAT
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Lottie Hawkins, Earthly Biochar
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jax Davey, Nuevo Ltd
Wales
Creative Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with TikTok Business
- Kate Dewmartin, craftcourses.com
Disruptor of the Year in partnership with Vodafone Business
- Nigel Greenaway, GS Verde Group
Entrepreneur for Good Award
- Frankie Hobro, Anglesey Sea Zoo & Marine Resource Centre Ltd.
Family Business Entrepreneur of the Year
- Sian Smith, Millin Brook Luxury Dog Boarding
Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year
- Danny Curtis, Lobster & Môr
Health & Beauty Entrepreneur of the Year
- Robert Newborough, Wild Beauty
Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Salesforce
- Alex Lovén, Net World Sports
Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year
- Matthew Burkitt, Candour Talent
Small Business Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Aston Lark
- Mark Williams PLY, Limb-art Ltd
Start-Up Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with Mail Metro Media
- Zoey Henderson, The Fungtional Brew Company
Sustainability Entrepreneur of the Year in partnership with The AA
- Jarrad Morris, Fleet-e
Young Entrepreneur of the Year
- Jordan Day-Williams, COBRA Music Studios
Great British Entrepreneur of the Year
Jordan Brompton, myenergi Ltd
